The Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald

MONMOUTHSHIRE. To Timber & Wood Dealers & Others. To be SOLD by AUCTION, by Mr. THOMAS -i- STEPHENS, at the GEORGE HOTEL, CHEPSTOW, ill the county of Monmouth, On Friday, the 27th day of January, 1865, at One for Two o'clock in the Afternoon precisely, subject to conditions of Sale to be then produced, the following Lots of TIMBER AND COPPICE WOODS:— Lot !.—52 Oak Timber Trees, numbered with red paint from 1 to 52 inclusive 17 Scotch Fir Trees, similarly numbered from 1 to 17 inclusive; 6 Walnut Trees, similarly numbered from 1 to 6 inclusive; 6 Ash Trees, similarly numbered from 1 to 6 inclusive; and 1 Elm Tree. Lot 2.—6a. 3r. 8p. of Coppice Wood. The above lots are standing on Thornwell Farm, in the parish of Chepstow, in the county of Monmouth. Lot 3.—70 Oak Timber Trees, numbered with red paint from 1 to 70 inclusive. Lot 4.—110 Elm Trees, numbered with red paint from 1 to 110 inclusive. Lot 5.—20 Ash Trees, numbered with red paint from 1 to 20 inclusive 14 Beech Trees, numbered in like manner from 1 to 14 inclusive; 8 Lime, 3 Sycamore, and 2 Wych Trees, all consecutively numbered in a similar manner; and 1 Larch Tree, also numbered with red paint. Lot 6.—Cae Here Coppice Wood, containing 46a. Or. 38p. Lots 3, 4, 5, and 6 are standing on Llanmellin Farm, in the parish of Llanvair Discoed, in the said county, in the occupation of Mr. John Ivins. Lot 7.—48 Elm Trees, numbered from 1 to 48 with red lead; 2 Oak Trees, similarly numbered 1 and 2; and 1 Wych similarly numbered, standing re- spectively on Peaked Lane and Burnt House Farms, in the parishes of Nash and Goldcliff, in the county of Monmouth, in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Waters Red House Farm, in the said parish of Goldcliff, in the occupation of Mrs. Martha Lewis and lands near Magor Station, in the occupation of Mr. John Ivins. For further particulars apply to Mr. THOMAS STEPHENS, the Auctioneer, at Chepstow, and to Mr. ToTTB, Solicitor, Chepstow. BASSALLEG, MONMOUTHSHIRE. pontnewibd FARM, in the hamlet of M Roger stone. H. M. PARTRIDGE is instructed by Mrs. Q-P,t Elizabeth Davies, who is leaving the farm, to ■"LL by PUBLIC AUCTION, on the premises, On Tuesday, the 17th day of January, 1865, STn^10^6 'ier suPer^or Live and Dead FARMING iOCK, Hay, Corn, Implements, Dairy Utensils, and a portion of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Viz: LIVE STOCK.—7 pure-bred Hereford Cows, to calve ( J* January and February fat Cow; three-years-old TY.. » 4 Steers, rising two years old 8 Steer and ■•ieifer C'alvea 36 Radnor Ewes, in lamb, in lots of two-years-old breeding Sow 9 store Pigs, in lots of three bay Cart Horse, very powerful and a good worker; brown Cart Mare, in foal chestnut jhtto, in ditto; brown half-bred Mare, in ditto; brown Cart Colt rising three, chestnut ditto rising !^0> black ditto, rising two years old brown Cob Mare, with fine colt by her side, by that celebrated jotting horse Fn-ncatelli; bay Cob Mare, six years old, very fast, and steady -in harness or saddle. CORN AND HAY.—2 ricks of Wheat, 1 ditto of ■Barley Straw, mow of prime meadow Hay, and part of another. IMPLEMENTS.—2 large sheep racks, on wheels 5 sheep troughs, large wood roller, ditto iron scuffler, turLip ditto; capital chaff cutting machine, with tnvo knives; winnowing machine, corn screen and Sleve, iron plough, drags, harrows, 2 narrow-wheel ^aggons, 2 narrow and 1 broad-wheel carts, spring £ rap, a light .four-wheel phaeton, set of nearly new "arness and a side saddle, 2 turnip cutters, corn crushing machine, large scales and weights; rick cloth, with poles, ropes, and tackle cow chains, PIkes, rakes; short, long, and G.O. harness. DAIRY UTENSILS. Large double cheese press, arrel churn, uptight ditto, cheese tubs, trindles, palls, vats, benches, milk pans, prints, scales, &c. HOUSEHOLD FUKNITTJEE.—-Large centre table on castorti, eight-day clock in case, dresser and shelves, flairs, kitchen and other tables, &c., &c. .Luncheon on the table at 10 a.m., and the Sale will commence at 12 noon, prompt, with the Sheep. Auctioneer's Offices: St. Woollos Place, and n09, Commercial-street, Newport, Mon., 30th Dec., 1864. Dry bridge Estate, near Monmouth. rF° BK SOLD BY AUCTION, by Messrs. COURT AR»D SON, at the BEAUFOKT ABMS HOTEL, ■"■ION MOUTH, r. luesday, the 3 ls< day of January, 1865, -three o clock in the Afternoon, in the following such other lots as the Vendor shall at the time of ale aec;de, and subject to conditions to be then UN-*10 follovvin8' valuable Lots of FREEHOLD ^°.T- L—A parcel of remarkably fertile Land, lying in Levkige Field, adjoining or near the road lead- I lng-from Monmouth to Rockfield and Aberga-, j Veuny, containing 6a Or. 20p, °T 2.—Another parcel of Land lying in the same -r Id. containing 3a. 2r. 2; °t 3.—Another parcel of Land, adjoining the field, containing 6a. Or. 28p. lo view the Lots apply to the Tenant in the oecu- AAON thereof, and for further particulars to Messrs. tl ARwARD and SHEPHERD, Solicitors, Stourbridge, oi AUCTIONEERS, M.ninouth. Stourbridge, 4th January. 1865 T°3ETIS5^LI) BYAUOTION, by Mr. WILLIAM AM VIS, at the THIU;E SALMONS HOTEL, USK, at, Tl- tridtiy, the 21th day of January, 1865, to -»"'e,e. 0 Ck/n t^le Afternoon precisely, subject to Condition,; of Sale to be then produced, the Present F ALLAG E of all that Valuable Coppice Wood, Sin!?, Co,i.U S,B JoHlr' othei'wise COED MAWU, con- KS- TV U 17 ACRES' 8LTUATE ON THE HOUSE FnV f ln, e Panshes of Gwernesney and Llansoy. For,furtll(,r particulars apply to Messrs. BLOUNT and DAns, Solicitors, Usk. v "W". J ■WIIlilL.Xjri.DVCS, NEWPORT POTTERY WORKS, MONMOUTHSHIRE, MANUFACTURER of all kinds of Building Materials, Bricks, Sanitary jijL Pipes, Tiles, Land Drain Pipes, Terra Cotta, Flue Linings, Oven Squares, Ridges, Malt Kiln Tiles, Rockingham and Drab Ware, and ordinary Red Ware, the Improved Vitrified Stone Ware Spirit Jars and Porter Bottles, warranted not to absorb. NINTH YEAR OF PUBLICATION. NOW READY, and may be had, of the Agents for the" Usk Observer" throughout the County, (see List of Agents,) C X-i -A- IR. 1EL 3 S jt ILLUSTRATED FAMILY ALMANACK For 1865, PRICE ONE PENNY. COMPRISING upwards of 80 Pages, profusely illustrated, and containing an amount of Instructive and c Entertaining Matter which renders it THE BEST ALMANACK EVER PUBLISHED AT A PENNY. Published by J. H. CLARK, USE. r, MONMOUTHSHIRE. To Timber Merchants and Others. MR. JAMES GRAHAM, jun., has received in- structions to submit to PUBLIC AUCTION, On Friday, the 20th of January, IR(,5. at 2 o'clock in the Afternoon, at the Golden Lion Inn, in the town of Usk, (subject to such conditions of sale as shall be then and there produced)* the under- mentioned COPPICE WOOD, Oak and other TIMBER, growing on Wernddu Farm, in the parish of I-lantrissent, near Usk, comprising I6| acres of Coppice Wood 37 Oak Trees, num- bered progressively from 1 to 37 7 Larch Trees, numbered progressively from 1< to r; and 3 Ash Trees, numbered progressively from I to 8. This desirable Lot of Wood is situate within 2l miles of the town of Usk, and near an excellent road, All further particulars may be known of Mr, Henry Baker, of the Ton Farm, Tredunnock, or of the Auc tioneer, Monmouth. Dated 5th January, 1865. Coed Cae Farm, Blaenavon. Sale of 120 Mountain Sluap, f arming Stock, Impl., ments, lIse. MR. JOHN MICHAEL has been instructed by Mr. Israel Morgan, who is retiring from busi- ness, to SELL BY AUCTION, On Monday, the 16th day of January, 1865, his FARMING STOCK, Hay and Implements, on the premises at Coed Cae Farm and a portion of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, at his residence, Blaenavon. Comprising a short-hom 'Cow and Calf, barren Cow, 40 Ewes (to veaa in good season), 50 young Wethers, and 30 Lamb's, half-bred Mare (aged), four- year-old Mare Pony, Cart Sucker, 7 Store Pigs, pair of wood Harrows, fwo-wheel Sledge, new Gig and Har- ness, Chaff Machine (nuarly w-wl) eel Cart Pikes, Rakes,, T.nibm- Chains, .Sieves, Riddles, 2 Iron Pigs' Troughs, 3 Wash Tubs,Beam, Scales and Weights, Mill Pad, 3 Side Saddles, Child's Side Saddle, setofLouj.r Harness, set of Short ditto, Grindstone, and various other articles also a rick of prime Hay (about 10 ton?), and part of a rick of Fern. Two nioyll bs' credit will be gives1 on all sums above jElO, upon approved secu ity. Also will be LLT by AUG l'i ON, at the same time, from year to year, the walled-in Field, situate under the road on he above farm. Luncheon at Eleven Sale at Twelve o'clock. Auctioneer's Residence, Bailey Glaes, Llanellen Office, 10. Frogmore Street, Abergavenny. j?OR SALE, fresh emptied RUM PUNCHEONS. 1 Apply to MR POWKLL, Wine Merchant, Agin- court Square, Monmouth. BLAENAVON. T^O BE LET, with immediate possession, a com- modious GROCER'S SHOP, situate in Ivor Street, late in the occupation of Mr. Israel Morgan, who is retiring from business.—For particulars apply to Mr. WM. WHITNEY, Blaenavon. YiTANTED,—Travelling Companion for Continen- VV tai Tour.-A Young Lady required of educa- tion and agreeable manners, to accompany a Lady Salary, £ 40, with expenses; references exchanged,— Abo., Governesses, Housekeepers, Teachers, Ward- robe-keepers, Bookkeepers, Ladies' Maids, Travelling Attendants; also Assistants for Fancy Repositories, Confectioners, Perfumers, Photographers, Stationers, Barmaids, and others Town and country. Lists of vacancies forwarded for 4 stamps. Book on situations, 7 stamps.—Address, Metropolitan Employment Insti- tution, 826, High Hoibom, London. WANTED, with possession on the 1st of May, a YV Genteel and Convenien t RESIDENCE, suitable for a small family, with Garden preferred. Rent moderate. Address F. G., Post Office, Usk. 1. GENTS wanted for a well-known MANURE fJL which commands a ready sale, is highly recom- mended by customers for several years, and sold carriage free. Liberal terms given.—Address, B.C., 10, Pall Mall East, London. f;'r ,.— '<&' '-f' 7 N U 2 SiKCQLCUEJEa TEA. This Ten in imported with the leqf nut Coloured, w hif/hly recommended by medical and scientific men, and combines purity with fineflaww and lasting strength. ,,y A ':? Sold by Chemists, Stationers, and Confectioners in all parts of the kingdom. Usk—Robinsou, Bridge St. Pontypool—Edwards, Bookseller Chepstow—Barrett, Moor St. Nen-port—Newman—Thomas. J Pillgicenlly—Morgan, Post Office. Messrs. Gabriel's Indention. TEETH WITHOUT SPKKfGS. OSTEO ETDON;, Patent, March 1st, 1862. No. 560. HABBIRL'S Self-adhesive PATENT Ind?- vi structibie MINERAL TEETH gnd FLEXIBLE GUMS, supplied without palates, sprints, or wires, and without operation, are indestructible, itifid warranted for mastication and articulation, even when all others fail. Purest materials only, at half the usual tost. Perfection of art and mechanism. For purit v niv| nn;uHiro:i(|hab?e." ss (;ABR THE OLD ESTABLISHED TIS OEM IT, 27, HAUl.i.i UKr.l. CAVENDJSLl SQUARE, AND t 34, l.UDGATE HILL, ("pr Bensoi^a, Silversmith), LONDON. \< 184. DUKE STREET, LIVERPOOL; 65. NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM. AMERICAN MIJS'liRAIj TEETH, without springs, hest, in Europe, from 4 ro 7 and 10 to 15 Guineas per set, warranted- Single Teeth and partial Sets at pro- t)Ol.t,iona t'dy Jl:;J.-1era Ie charges. Only one fisit required at the London Establishments from country pati(m ts. Whole Sds made in one day where time is an object. Specimens, as exhibited at the International Exhibition, ,nay be seen at the Crystal Palace (Industrial Court) and zit, the Polvteerimfe Institution. r pHE ROYAL TOOTH POWDER, as prepared for t Her Majesty.—Is. 6d. and 2s. 6d. per box; also, P ABRIEL'S celebrated GUTTA-PERCHA ENAMEL, \JT chemically prepared for personal use, prevents tooth- ache, and arrests decay.-Price Is. 6d. per box. Sold by a1, Chemists. GABRIEL'S PRACTICAL TREATISE ON ARTI- G FICIAL TEE Til, and the only effectual mode of supplying them, (Post Free) explains their numerous ioipriiveuients. GABRIEL'S new work should he rearl by all who value health, and before consulting a dentist."—HEBALD npHREE SA LMON& HOTEL, JL us K. FAMILY PRICE LIST. WINES. s. d. Port (Draught) per Dozen 42 0 „ (-Bottled) „- 60 0 7) Extra Old „ 78 0 Sherry (Draught). „ 42 0 „ (Golden) 60 0 „ (Pale) „ 48 0 Champagne. „ 60 0 (Moet's 1st brand) 84 0 Sparkling Moselle, .)) 84 0 Claret (3rd quality) „ 30 0 „ (2nd" ) 54 0 „ (^-s^ >> ) » 72 0 Eousnion. „ 45 0 Masdeu 54 0 Hock. „ 60 0 SPIRITS. Brandy (Martell's 1st brand) per Eottle 5 6 „ (Pale) '„ 5 0 Whiskey (Oampbelton&'Islay)-. „ 4 0 „ (Irish). .;»j, Gin (2nd quality) 2 3 v (lst „ ). 2 6 Hollands „ 6 0 Rum „ 3 6 ALE, PORTETi, &c. Ale (best Burton) ..per Doz. pint bottles 5 6 Porter(London). (Dublin). o Cider » Perry n LIQUETJKa. Curacoa „' Maraschino „ Noyau. 1 iERATED WATERS. Soda Water, (lst quality) per doz. bottles 5 o Seltzer Water „ 6 0 Lomomlde" ), 6 0 Potass AVatcr ,>* 6 0 Gringerade » CI0AES;« Estrellas .per Box 24 0 Habanas 34 0 Manilla Cheroots .„ 30 0 Any quantity supplied at the same rate. Posting Arrangements on the most reasonable scale. CASTLE HOUSE, USK, Ladies' Seminary. I^HE MISSES MERRETT ill be happy to receive their Pupils on WEDKESDAI, the 2.5th inst, January 9th, 1865. Furniture. & Upholstery Rooms, SYDENHAM HOUSE, HIGH STREET, ABERGAVENNY. WJ. HANDS begs respectfully to announce that W t he has on view a large and well-selected stock of new HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, by the first manufacturers, which he is prepared to offer, either in complete suites or single articles, at as loW a price as any retail house in the trade. The Stock includes Drawing and Dining Room Suites, in mahogany, walnut, and other woods; Pier and Swing Glasses, Wardrobes, Wooden and Iron Bedsteads, in great variety and at very low prices, &c., &c. PIANO FORTES AND HARMONIUMS, By all the best makers, New and Second-Hand. W. J. H. further takes this opportunity to intimate that he has recently opened a BEDDING MANUFACTORY, which will enable him to supply, with unusual advantage to his customers, Feather, Wool, Hair, and Millpuff Beds and Mattresses, of warranted quality and manufacture. Also Palliasses and every other article connected with the trade. Cleaning, re-stuffing, and repairing executed on the premises with expedition and on most moderate terms. PONTYPOOL. WILLIAM POTTER begs to apprize that he is prepared with his New Stock of WINTER GOODS. Mrs. POTTER has also returned from London with a beautiful selection of Bonnets, Millinery, Mantles, Dresses, Shawls, and all the New Trim- mings and Fancy Goods for this Season, and the Show Rooms are open for the second time this season. Pontypool, November 2nd, 1864. T. EVANS, HK Boot, SJioe, and Gaiter Mauufac- nBk \a turer, and Currier, ■JIK|| 16 and 17, CROSS STREET, HraSlli ABERGAVENNY, ■■ DEGS to call the attention of the BMlllMf D Public to the LARGE STOCK ■KM! of BOOTS and SHOES of every ■HfHj description -he has constantly on hand. ltIFLE GAITERS made from the l|||j|B primest Cowhide, on the most 4Wi-jjgBPNMi Reasonable Terms, Suitable, for Shooting or Walking purples. LILES' EATING HOUSE, TEA, COFFEE, & REFRESHMENT ROOMS. 21 Flannel Street, Aberqavenny, LETTER PRESS PRINTING of every descrip. tion COPPER PLATE Cards, Letter Headings, and Bill Heads at the London Charges, at J. H. CLARK'S Offices. Bridge-street. U.-k. Coal! Coal! Coal! THOMAS JEREMIAH begs respectfully to inform I the inhabitants generally of Usk and its Neigh bourhood, that he is prepared to supply COAL of the Best Quality, in large and small quantities, at the lowest market price. Orders given to Mr. ALFRED GEORGE, Nag's Head Inn, Ut-k, will receive the best attention and be promptly attended to. WIG GIN T O N S TjOCTOB MOORE'S Celebrated Vegetable U LsVfili AND STO-AACLL PILLS, prepared from a prescription presented to him by the late eminent Physician, J. B. Moore, of Usk. Sold in Boxes, 724d. and Is, li(i. each. These Pills can be sent to any part of the Kingdom by sending 14 postage stamps to T. Wl&GINTON, Cue wis t-, Usk, sole proprietor. Barrow's A utibilious & Liver Pills. SAFE AND NEVER FAILING REMEDY jjL in all diseases of the Head, Chest, Bowels, Liver, Weak Digestion, Dizziness, &c. In boxis, at 7|d. and Is. lid. each, or post free for 8 or 14 stamps, from S. ROBINSON, Chemist, Bridge Street, Usk. Barrow's Pectoral Balsam OF BLACK CURRANT AND ANISEED, FOR the Cure of Hoarseness, Coughs, Cold, Short- ness of Breath, &c\, and a l'rmst speedy relief for that troublesome complaint Asthma. Full directions accompany each boitle. Sold in bottles, Hd. and b. ltd. eacii. To be had ot mos 2 patent medicine vendors, and of S. ROBINSON, Chemist, Bridge Street, Usk. •SJIWTNP3;SUI .{[.LOJASNB IO -Jlr.lI pf>xij ,vq OIQUAUDCU 'SIBO.V g JO t "g "Z '[ 10J 'OOO' LJ 09J moaj tuny AUB'aABquBO tioA-'Ajunooy pjuosiad poAOaddv qiiAi ivlli <'II[ put) 't'P'l moi! ^ansuj putJ "uoJ, ':¡.wdA\aN >ID0Q '91 'S'f'iVn/IIAVAV °1 05 ASE.a ji pue duoqo K lli '^o.uo £ £ o; •JUVM UOA MON ..Y TO LEND.—TO TRADES- MAN, FARMERS, & OTHERS.—MONEY immediately advanced on good personal security, or Leasehold, Copyhold, and Freehold Property, from £ 50 to £ 5000, at 5 per cent interest. Upwards of five hundred thousand pounds have already been advanced.—Apply to Mr. C. JOHNS, Licensed Appraiser and House Agent, 4, Prospect Place, Stow Hill, Newport, Mon., (near the New Presbyterian Chapel). N. B.—All applications by post to contain 4 stamps for reply. IMMEDIATE CASH ADVANCES.—Money lent 1 in sums of not less than £100, on Personal Security, at a fair rate of interest. Also tt large amount ready to be advanced on Freehold Securities, for a term of years, at from 4 to 5 per cent, interest; charges moderate, and the strictest confidence ob- served. Full particulars forwarded per post, on receipt of six postage stamps. Office hours from ten to three.—Apply to Mr. SYDNEY T. EVANS, Land and Estate Agent, Old Masonic Hall, Newport, Mon. New View of Usk. JUST PUBLISHED, a Tinted View of the Town and River of Usk from Llanbaddock Rock, which far surpasses any view of the neighbourhood previously published. Price 6d., or framed and glazed (washable gilt frame) 2s. By post, secure from being crushed, on receipt of 8 postage stamps. A most suitable Christmas Gift to friends at a distance. r To be had at J. H. CLARK'S, Usk.